Apply for the UN Women Programme Support Internship 2026 in Pakistan: Earn a Stipend in a 3-Month UN Internship

Overview

The UN Women Programme Support Internship offers practical experience in international development, gender equality, and women empowerment through a placement in Karachi, Pakistan. This national opportunity focuses on UN coordination and provides hands-on involvement in programme implementation, research, monitoring, reporting, and communications. The placement lasts for three months as a full-time position within the Pakistan Country Office.

Who can apply

Applicants must be fluent in English, while a working knowledge of another United Nations language serves as an advantage. Candidates must hold university studies in a relevant field such as gender studies, international development, public policy, social sciences, political science, economics, public administration, communications, business administration, development studies, international relations, or another related area. In addition, individuals must satisfy at least one specific educational condition, including enrollment in a graduate school programme, enrollment in the final academic year of a first university degree programme at a minimum Bachelor level, recent graduation within two years of commencing the internship, or enrollment in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme that requires the internship as part of its curriculum.

What you get

Selected interns gain professional exposure to how an international organization operates, delivers programmes, and collaborates with stakeholders. Participants develop practical skills in programme planning, execution, monitoring, research, analytical writing, communication, and information management, alongside an understanding of results-based management within a multicultural work environment. Eligible interns who do not receive financial support from outside sources such as universities or other institutions receive a stipend from UN Women for the duration of the placement.

Requirements

Selected candidates must be prepared to submit proof of school enrollment or degree along with a scanned copy of their national identity document.

How to apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the official UN Women careers platform by locating the vacancy by its ID and following the instructions provided in the online system before the deadline.

Key dates

The application deadline is 16 October 2026 at 05:59 AM.